We sit down with Baldur's Gate 3 stars Neil Newbon and Devora Wilde in this special rerelease episode to discuss the response to their characters, the depth of the RPG storytelling, and how anime could fit into the game's inclusive world.

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Voice Actor Kaito Ishikawa, the voice of Naofumi Iwatani in The Rising of the Shield Hero, is sharing his favorite anime moment, his hopes for the show's future, and which character he would most want to go on an adventure with.

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The Anime Effect is reporting LIVE from L.A. to discuss Dragon Ball's first official store, Bungo Stray Dogs' season 2 return, a major OVERLORD anniversary, and more! PLUS, LeAlec & Alex discuss the anime characters they believe are the smartest masterminds of all time!

Anime Industry Reaches Record Highs in 2024 as International Revenue Far Outpaces Japan

Dragon Ball Opens First Ever Store in Tokyo Station

Bungo Stray Dogs WAN! Season 2 Anime Announced for 2026

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition Announced Along with Free Update 

OVERLORD 10th Anniversary Celebration Theatrical Event Tickets Now on Sale

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Yu Yu Hakusho’s Justin Cook joins us for the ULTIMATE nostalgia road trip as we talk about his work on the iconic anime. Plus, The Anime Effect hosts share which Fall 2025 shows they’re the most excited about.

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It’s a creepy week at Crunchyroll HQ! The Anime Effect is breaking down The Apothecary Diaries’ major announcement of not just a third season, but an original movie straight from the author! PLUS, we. brace for a Hello Kitty x Junji Ito collab as well as Crunchyroll's new deals with HoyoVerse and Delta Airlines (anime at 30,000 feet?!). Buckle up!

The Apothecary Diaries Anime Announces Season 3 Release Dates and Original Film

Hello Kitty and Junji Ito's Tomie Cross Over in Scarily Adorable Goods

Crunchyroll and HoYoverse Party Up for Exclusive Honkai: Star Rail Collaboration

Crunchyroll Launches on Delta Air Lines in November with Solo Leveling, Fruits Basket and More

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Olympian & World champion Noah Lyles joins The Anime Effect in New York City to share why he loves repping anime on the field, his future cosplay plans, and to show off his sick clothing collab with Crunchyroll and Adidas. PLUS, the track star plays a round of “Anime This Or That" with our hosts!

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The Anime Effect gathers this week to celebrate Goku voice actor Masako Nozawa for becoming the first voice actor to earn the prestigious Person of Cultural Merit Recognition in Japan. PLUS, we go over all the news surrounding The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, as well as Yuki Chiba and Big Sean’s collab track "Ski Ga Ski."

Goku VA Masako Nozawa Becomes First Voice Actor to Receive Prestigious Person of Cultural Merit Recognition

The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Season 3 Anime Announced for 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Yuki Chiba and Big Sean Debut Collab Track "Ski Ga Ski" on Crunchyroll News

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Slices Past US$50 Million Worldwide Box Office

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Khleo Thomas, the actor behind Zero in Holes, is showing off his god-tier anime & video game collection (get ready to be jealous), revisiting his favorite anime moments of all time, and so much more.

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The Anime Effect is discussing ALL the news out of New York Comic Con, like That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime moving to theaters, Witch Hat Atelier winning a Harvey Award, and the latest update on TRIGUN STARGAZE. PLUS, we discuss the new Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc trailer & the next era of the ONE PIECE English dub! 

Crunchyroll to Bring That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea to Theaters

TRIGUN STARGAZE Anime Takes Aim with New Trailer, Visual, January 2026 Premiere

Witch Hat Atelier Wins Harvey Award for Best Manga

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Unveils Explosive New Trailer

ONE PIECE English Dub Episodes 1134-1143 Stream on Crunchyroll This November

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Evan Call, the composer behind iconic anime including Violet Evergarden, APPARE-RANMAN!, and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, is on The Anime Effect, sharing how he creates his award-winning music. And yes, we ask him the secret to making anime fans cry.

Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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